Females brown above and on head, indistinct paler eyebrow line, chestnut-buff rather than orange below, and less white on the wings. Found in Europe, Africa (including Madagascar), Russia and Siberia, Turkey, the Caucasus, the Himalayas, China, Japan and Korea.

It is found in open rough scrubland and rough grassland with scattered shrubs. It is also found in pastures and fields. In many areas it is resident, but some birds are non-breeding migrants, and in that case are not restricted to damp areas, but may be found in open drier country.

It is usually seen in pairs and usually perches up on a stick or shrub. It flies down onto the ground, and often flicks its wings.

Hello Marius,
What an attractive shot of this fine looking stonechat. Sitting tall and proud while declaring to the world that this is its territory, so beware. Lovely markings and wonderful detail can be seen from this point of POV. A pleasure to view!!
Ron